Agujeta
📖 Overview
Agujeta (Ctenolucius beani), first described by Fowler, 1907 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ctenoluciidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 28.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13; Vertebrae: 45 - 48. Can be distinguished from C. hujeta by differences in body pigmentation, number of vertebrae, relative least depth of caudal peduncle, the alignment of the articulation between the sixth infraorbital and supraorbital, and number of lateral line scales.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Agujeta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C Central and South America: Río Atrato and Río San Juan of northwestern Colombia and Pacific drainage rivers of Panama as far west as the Río Santa Maria system in Veraguas Province.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | štikovka kolumbijská |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Aguja · Agujeta |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belonocharax beani | Fowler | 1907 | Synonym |
| Ctenolucius hujeta beani | Fowler | 1907 | Synonym |
| Luciocharax beani | Fowler | 1907 | Synonym |
| Luciocharax striatus | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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